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KT51 CDU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,623 mi
Last recorded150,623 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 CDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 150,623 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 146,335 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 142,423 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 138,001 miles

Oil leak

Engine management light on

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 134,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 134,371 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 131,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 128,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust has part of the systen slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,729 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 118,802 miles

Centre exhaust box rusty.

Engine management light on dash.

Front exhaust clamp broken,system still very secure.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 118,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust box rusty.

Engine management light on dash.

Front exhaust clamp broken,system still very secure.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 110,408 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light on

nearside wiper not clearing well

Pass 27 Mar 2008 108,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 108,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 90,601 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 90,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 71,870 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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KT51 CDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT51 CDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KT51 CDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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